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Canadian Death Race

· starts 8:00 AM
Grande Cache, AB, Canada

WSER Qualifier
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Canadian Death Race is a trail race of 73 miles (118 km) in Grande Cache, Alberta, Canada. The next edition is on Saturday, July 31, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM. The race gives its climbing as 17,001 ft (5,182 m). It starts at 4,059 ft (1,237 m) above sea level. Its high point is 6,970 ft (2,124 m). The course finishes where it starts. It's a Western States 100 qualifier. Registration is open to all; registration opened on October 1, 2025. The field is about 600 runners.

There are 4 other upcoming 100-mile races in Canada. Canadian Death Race climbs about 232 ft a mile (44 m per km), steeper than 65% of the 142 100-mile races listed with their climbing.

73miDistance
17,001ftClimbing
600runnersField
73°Flow 47°FTypical race day

The course

73miMeasured distance
—Aid stations
17,241ftMeasured climb
17,238ftDescent
6,970ftHigh point
3,007ftLow point

Questions about Canadian Death Race

When is Canadian Death Race 2027?

Canadian Death Race 2027 is on Saturday, July 31, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM local time.

Where is Canadian Death Race?

Canadian Death Race is held in Grande Cache, Alberta, Canada.

How long is Canadian Death Race?

Canadian Death Race is 73 miles (118 km).

How much elevation gain does Canadian Death Race have?

Canadian Death Race has 17,001 ft (5,182 m) of elevation gain, as the race states it.

Is Canadian Death Race a Western States qualifier?

Yes. Canadian Death Race is on the Western States 100's list of qualifying races. Check wser.org for the qualifying standard and years.

How do you get into Canadian Death Race?

Canadian Death Race has open registration. Registration opened on October 1, 2025.

What is the weather usually like at Canadian Death Race?

Around Canadian Death Race's date, the day's high is typically about 73°F (23°C) and the low about 47°F (8°C), averaged over recent years.

Where can I see the Canadian Death Race elevation profile and aid station cutoffs?

runfarwhere has Canadian Death Race's course file. The outline, distance and climbing are free on its page; the elevation profile, aid stations with cutoffs and the GPX file are part of runfarwhere Premium.

How hilly is Canadian Death Race?

Canadian Death Race climbs about 232 ft a mile (44 m per km), steeper than 65% of the 142 100-mile races listed with their climbing.

What other 100-mile races are there in Canada?

Other upcoming 100-mile races in Canada include Sulphur Springs (May 29, 2027), The Merritt Crown (June 12, 2027) and Quebec Mega Trail (July 2, 2027).

Other races in Canada

Every race in Canada

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